Who Can Join



Who can participate in Ability Online?  Anyone who is interested in joining can.  It certainly attracts a lot of young people with disabilities and illnesses, but the whole point is to have an integrated community, proving the point that there are no disabilities online.  So, welcome aboard.  Just register with Ability Online using your real name and a password.  New members complete an online registration form, and are then sent a private activation code. The information provided is kept confidential and secure.

Ability Online can be accessed from any computer connected to the Internet. Once your membership is activated, you can jump online and exchange public or private messages on a whole range of topics ranging from medical mysteries to dream jobs to animal stories.  We also offer lively chat facilities, games and activities.  And we’re especially proud of our online tutors, who provide patient and attentive homework help to kids in grades 4 to 12.

Importantly, there are also specialized topic threads for parents, caregivers and other professionals looking for help, feedback or just the mutual support and understanding that isn’t always easy to find when you’re out there on your own. In fact, our whole approach is based on a holistic model of support; let us tell you a bit more about that.